Their Princess

Chapter 15

I'm rolling on Eli's back while he is sprawled out on his bed. I've been trying to wake him up for the last 15 minutes. But he hasn't even moved a muscle. We are leaving for Rowgve today at noon, but Eli hasn't packed yet, so I'm here to help him.

" Eli... Mr. Eli.. wake up" I sing and roll on his back, but he only groans in reply. I guess I'll have to use another method. I bring my fingers across his sides and start to tickle him. The only downfall of this brilliant idea is that he isn't ticklish.

I huff and sit to straddle his back. I look down at his massive broad shoulders. Should I lick his back muscles? Maybe he will like waking up like this? I'm feeling naughty now. I lean forward and blow in his left ear.

He doesn't move any muscle, but I saw his jawline tighten. Got you. This time, when I lean down, I bite his earlobe and start to suck it. Eli is all jittery now. " What are you doing, princess?" His voice is groggy. Yum.

" Wake up, Eli. You need to pack."

He sighs and then turns on his back, being mindful not to hurt me. So now I'm straddling his hips. He smiles at me and pulls me down to hug him. He is squeezing me so tightly that I start to protest. " Eli, let go."

" No." He growls and starts to suck my earlobe. I will be honest with you. I'm really ticklish and sensitive, so the moment Eli's beard touched my shoulder, I'm a mess. I'm laughing loudly, trying to fight his strong grip, but he isn't having any mercy on me today.

" Eli, it....tic..kles...stop..." I bet my face is red. " Pl..pleaseee Eliii." At this, he finally stops. I'm panting hard. He cups my face with his hands and starts to kiss my cheeks. " Bad Eli." I try to growl at him, but he only chuckles at me. " I came here to help you pack, and you're bullying me. That's mean."

He kisses my left cheek hard and sloppily. I try to look disgusted but end up laughing at the noises he is making. " Eli, stop. Get up. I don't want to be late."

" Can't we spend the day in my bed. We can do whatever you want. I can read you a book or watch something on my tab or anything else. I just want you in my arms today."

" You can keep me in my arms on our trip or the whole way. I won't object. But I really want to go there, Eli. Please wake up." Eli huffs but wakes up after that. He makes me piggy ride him while he packs. So I use this opportunity to give him some fashion advice.

When we're getting in our vehicles, Zed comes forward and snatches me away from Eli. Yes, he is still carrying me.

" What're you doing, Zed? Give her back." Zed is pouting like a child again, so I give him a kiss on his cheek and promise to spend time with him later.

I'm with Eli and Alerix while Rey and Zed are following us in another car. Alerix thought that it was wise to take our driver Mr. Nol with us so that we can rest and enjoy the drive.

The drive was smooth and uneventful, but I got to see a variety of vegetation. Both Alerix and Eli were patient enough to teach me everything. Even Mr. Nol showed genuine interest in teaching me.

" I think we should get you a tutor." Alerix says, surprising me.

" No. I already told you. I'm well educated."

" Not here, Princess. Not as per our scale. Besides, there is nothing wrong with learning something new. It will eventually help you understand our society more." I know he is right, but I want to learn a skill, not the basics of a society. But I also know that the basics will help me in my survival here. I'm so confused.

Eli nuzzles my head, so I turn to ask for his help. " We will be there with you, princess. Don't worry. Knowledge hasn't harmed anyone yet. Give it a try. If you still don't like it, we can stop. It is completely upon you.

Alerix is looking at me expectantly, but I only tell him that I'll think about it. After the conversation, I fell asleep in Eli's arms.

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" Zed, let's go on that ride now." It's been two days since we came here, and so far, it has been a fantastic trip. We've been to so many places like the Zoo where I got to see their exotic animals. I guess I was the only one who was excited to see those animals. Because the brothers were only interested in looking at my expression. I guess I'm their exotic animal. Or maybe a pet.

We also went to a warrior festival where some heavily built spartans like men were showing their strength and endurance. Zed informed me that his great grandfather was a warrior. I guess that shouldn't be a surprise after seeing their well-built bodies.

However, my favorite part was the shopping streets. I didn't buy much, but I was fascinated with the things they were selling. It was almost some kind of fair. I loved it.

Today, we are here to try planet Ethna's famous rides. Zed groans at my request. " That's enough rides for today, princess. Let's go eat something." I think for a few seconds and realize that I'm hungry too. So I follow him to food corners.

Zed wasn't expecting me to love rides so much. He thought I would get scared and won't get on, but nothing like that happened.

So when the brothers realized that I won't be stopping any sooner, they left me with Zed to finish some business in the city. So far, it has been an epic day.

After eating, we try some more rides and then head back to our booked cottage. " Zedy, I'm tired." He looks down at me and picks me up. We're walking toward our vehicle when I see some people running. " Zedy, what's happening? Why are they running?" Zed frowns and starts to walk faster.

Mr. Nol has already started the vehicle when we reached there. Zed rushes us inside, and we head to our cottage. When we pull up, I'm too tired to open my eyes, so Zed has to carry me.

" Oh, thank Goddess. You're back. We were about to come get you. Alerix, Rey, come outside. They're back."

" Shh.. she is sleeping. And what happened? Why do you look so panicked?" Zed asks.

" Where were you, and why didn't you pick your tab? We were worried that something might have happened." I guess that's Alerix. Someone snatches me from Zed, disturbing my half sleep state. I groan, but stop when I hear Alerix's voice.

" Shh... thank goddess you're safe. I was so worried." I open my eyes and look at his and the brothers worried eyes. Alerix kisses my eyes, then the rest of my face.

" My tab's battery died. What happened? Why do you look so worried?" Zed asks.

" You don't know? A fight broke there, and it turned pretty violent. All news rooms are covering it. Are you okay, baby? You aren't hurt anywhere, right?" Rey asks while kissing my head.

I nod at him while Zed replies " We saw people rushing outside, but we were already in the parking lot, so we didn't understand why. We just rushed here to stay on the safe side."

" Good." Eli comes to me and cups my face. " Looks like she needs some sleep. Let's get inside and put her in bed."